Your puppy will arrive healthy with 1st  (5 Way) puppy vaccinations for canine distemper, andenovirus type 2, parainfluenza, parvovirus & coronavirus; regularly de-wormed, rear dew-claws removed, micro-chipped & paper trained, all included in price.

As responsible breeder I don’t compromise using less expensive (3 or 4 Way) vaccines, so I am going to continue to start off my puppies with the best products available and that is the (5-Way) vaccine.

Prior to pick-up or shipping your puppy I can arrange – and STRONGLY recommend – for your puppies 2nd (5 Way) vaccinations as well as 1st vaccinations for kennel cough & lyme disease. For an additional $150, you actually save money, because due to the volume I receive discounts from my vet, which I transfer over to you; plus you gain a bit of extra time before you have to take your puppy to the DVM for the rabies vaccination at 16 weeks. Vaccination Certificate (s) will be included.

Also I highly recommend that you continue to de-worm your puppy monthly. Heartworm is almost always a death sentence. But monthly de-worming kills all larvae, so heartworm NEVER gets to mature.

I also suggest for the months of April to November that puppies get treated with ‘Sentry Fiproguard Plus’, which protects against fleas, ticks and lice and is in my experience the ONLY product that really works. It’s very easy to apply, just rub it onto their skin behind their neck, where they cannot lick it. Note: Depending on what your puppy weighs when you buy them, I sell the product with weight classifications which allow for the puppy to grow and you will always be provided with the correct dosage per weight, without left-overs from a former weight-classification, as it’s the case when you buy it at your local vet.

Be sure to follow up with 1st rabies vaccination at 16 weeks of age. This is also the best time to spay or neuter.

Feed: 3x/day dog kibble (Never puppy chow, this is too high in protein). Never exceed 22% protein, you will shorten the life of your Saint Bernard! Plenty of fresh water at all times.

Saint Bernards, like people, enjoy healthy treats. Peanut butter sandwiches, eggs on toast, sardines, tuna, casserole, bones and table scraps. Never chocolate or avocados! Note your puppy will need to go outside very soon after eating to go potty.

Saint Bernards need only moderate amounts of exercise, but it’s important that they get it to prevent obesity. Carrying too much weight is hard on their joints and can cause arthritis or orthopedic problems.

Limit the amount of exercise you give your Saint Bernard puppy until he reaches mature size. Don’t let him put on weight too quickly or run or jump on slick floors. That’s just asking for hip problems.

Saint Bernards are prone to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Avoid letting them exercise in the heat of the day, and be sure they always have access to shade and fresh water. Be aware of the signs of fatigue and heat exhaustion, which include heavy panting, dark-red gums, and weakness or collapse.

An untrained Saint can wreak havoc in your home and drag you down the sidewalk in his eagerness to greet people, so early training is essential. Train your Saint Bernard using a happy and relaxed approach. Lay down ground rules and be consistent in requiring that he follow them.

The well-trained Saint Bernard is a wonderful family companion and can go on to do many fun activities, including conformation showing (dog shows), obedience trials, and cart pulling.

Recommended daily amount: 6-8 cups of dry food divided into 2 meals not exceeding 22% protein & NEVER feed your puppy, “Puppy Chow”, just regular adult dog food.

Note: How much your adult dog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don’t all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference — the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you’ll need to shake into your dog’s bowl.

Saint Bernards like to eat and are prone to obesity. Keep your Saint in good shape by measuring his food and feeding him twice a day rather than leaving food out all the time.

If you’re unsure whether he’s overweight, give him the eye test and the hands-on test. First, look down at him. You should be able to see a waist. Then place your hands on his back, thumbs along the spine, with the fingers spread downward. You should be able to feel but not see his ribs without having to press hard. If you can’t, he needs less food and more exercise.